Supply Chain and Operations Career Rotational Program – Intern Placement
We are looking for a Supply Chain Intern to join our Farris team!
As our Supply Chain Intern, you are responsible for a function or critical project within the overall Supply Chain Team. This can include doing business directly with a supplier and purchasing critical components or services, onsite supplier visits or a complex project to launch new products or improve the efficiency and performance of the supply chain department. Performing at a high level in this role, makes you a top candidate for the full-time Supply Chain and Operations Career Rotational Program position once you graduate.
Our multi-year, rotational program provides challenging opportunities via short-term work assignments. This unique program led by experienced professionals will ensure that you are learning, being mentored, and intertwined with the organizations they support. Curtiss Wright Farris Engineering provides you with a flexible learning environment to help kick-start your career and provides us the resources to meet our workforce requirements for the future. Recruiting now for programs beginning January-March 2025.
The Supply Chain and Operations organization includes functions such as Demand and Supply Planning, Inventory Management, Production Control, Customer Service and planning and Logistics. The professionals within the organization plan for raw material requirements in support of production processes, planning new valve assembly, and forecasting spare part requirements. Additionally, they are engaged in various processes facilitating the delivery of pressure relief valves, the continuous improvement of processes, and activities involved in the improvement of Supply Chain and Operations. To be a strong candidate for the rotational program, you must first be hired as a Supply Chain Intern.
Location: Brecksville, OH
Program Highlights:
Two year, four six-month rotations, within the Supply Chain and Operations discipline
This program includes on-site roles and requires at least one rotation onsite.
Cross functional learning across Supply Chain and Operations
Networking between all Functions - Engineering, Sales, Production, Supply Chain, Finance
Assignment of a peer mentor/ on-the-job coach
Second Rotation- Green Belt training and project in functional area
End of rotation report-outs to leadership team in Supply Chain and Operations
Final role placement within Supply Chain and Operations discipline based on business needs along with team members interests.
Greenbelt training and project training and completion
Your Challenge
Develop an understanding of the Supply Chain department and how they collaborate with other departments
Assist and lead assigned projects
Develop potential process improvements for increased efficiencies and waste elimination
Assist in new product launch process: Manage master data in ERP system (Infor LN), sourcing of suppliers, request quotes from suppliers and handle analysis to make recommendations
Supply chain analysis in support of, forecasting, performance metrics and order management
Statistical analysis and insight reporting on commodity spend
Sales analysis and forecast development
Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Business Development & Operations to ensure the procurement of high quality and competitive parts or services
Cost Analysis- run/create reports, monitor cost changes and assist in cost saving opportunities R
Metrics monitoring- run reports showing departmental metrics and provide trend analysis
Developing and delivering presentations to management on suppliers and their performance
Interact with other CW locations
Spreadsheet Development and Maintenance/Pivot Tables to gather critical information to decide source of supply and competitive cost levels
What You Bring
Currently enrolled in a BA/BS Degree program in Engineering, Business, Operations or Supply Chain Management required
Ability to multi-task, handling quick turnaround
Ability to identify problem issues and escalate and/or execute acceptable solutions
Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with customers, suppliers and employees/managers at all levels within the company
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to maintain safe work environment
Possesses strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in standard business software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office)
Performs all work in accordance with safety and workmanship and good housekeeping specifications
This position requires the ability to lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds
Who We Are
Our Values
Environmental, Social and Governance
The Valves Division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation provides specialized and innovative valve technologies to the Power Generation, Oil & Gas, Chemical/Petrochemical, Defense and Industrial markets worldwide, critical systems improving the reliability and safety of operations in the Industries we serve enabling our customers to solve their most difficult problems and meet their core business or operational objectives. Our highly engineered valve solutions are utilized in critical systems improving the reliability and safety of operations in the Industries we serve.
With Farris, a trustworthy valve is only part of our promise. Farris provides customers with total pressure relief management solutions that support a facility’s entire lifecycle, transforming the way you ensure plant safety.
To learn more, please visit us at Pressure Relief Valves | Curtiss Wright Valve (cw-valvegroup.com)
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.